Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) Marginal Pond Plant
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plant need repotting when it arrives?
Does this plant need repotting when it arrives?
The 1 litre and 3 litre sizes arrive in a mesh basket that doesn't need removing or replacing. The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh basket before going into the pond.
How much sun does it need?
How much sun does it need?
It copes with a range of light levels, from full sun through to part shade, so it isn't restricted to one spot around the pond.
How tall does it grow and does it need support?
How tall does it grow and does it need support?
It typically reaches 40 to 60cm. Plants that grow taller than that do better in a larger mesh basket or planted into gravel, to stop them falling over in wind.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
It flowers between June and August, with slender nodding spikes of small fragrant blooms.
How much maintenance does it need?
How much maintenance does it need?
Very little. Trim the foliage back just above the water surface once it has died down in autumn to keep it tidy.
This marginal pond plant suits pond keepers wanting scent and height along a shallow shelf without heavy upkeep. It helps bring fragrant flower spikes and green, lance-shaped foliage to the pond edge through the summer months. You get a single potted plant in 1 litre or 3 litre size, or three smaller plants supplied together as a 9cm pot pack. The fragrant flowers are what set it apart from plainer foliage-only marginals.
Saururus cernuus, commonly known as Lizard's tail, is a marginal pond plant grown for its fragrant flower spikes rather than foliage alone, a feature that sets it apart from plainer pond-edge planting. It suits pond keepers who want scent and height along a shallow shelf, and it provides that detail without demanding a large planting area or heavy upkeep.
Green, lance-shaped leaves form the backbone of the plant, with slender nodding spikes of tiny fragrant flowers held above them through the summer months. The scent is what makes it stand out among marginals chosen mainly for leaf shape.
It copes with a range of light conditions around the pond edge, whether the spot gets strong sun or dappled shade. Growth stays moderate, so it keeps its shape on the shelf without needing constant cutting back.
You get a single plant in a 1 litre or 3 litre mesh basket, or three smaller plants supplied together as a 9cm pot pack, depending on which option you choose. Each size suits a slightly different planting approach, covered in the sizing guidance below.
Little ongoing care is needed. Once the foliage dies back in autumn, a trim at the waterline keeps the display tidy for the following season.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Height | 40-60 cm |
| Flowers | Jun to Aug |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Planting depth | 0-20 cm |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket; 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants each in a 9cm pot. |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy. |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
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